How to find cheap flights to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
At the moment, $160 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Thunder Bay International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to YQT for $360.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Thunder Bay, where Thunder Bay International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Thunder Bay. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Thunder Bay International Airport.
Best time to go to Thunder Bay
The cheapest month to board a flight to Thunder Bay is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to YQT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to YQT. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Thunder Bay.
The quietest time of the year to go is January. Book your plane tickets to Thunder Bay then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before traveling. July brings the warmest days in Thunder Bay, averaging between 52ºF and 75ºF.
Ranging from -6ºF to 23ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? March is the driest month in Thunder Bay, averaging six days of rain.
It rains the most in December, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): What you need to know
Travel to Thunder Bay in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Thunder Bay International Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your YQT plane ticket with Bearskin Airlines. Up to 68% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
The local timezone at YQT is UTC-5.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to YQT. Choose any of these stays near Thunder Bay International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Flights departing from Thunder Bay International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 72% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Thunder Bay International Airport is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Getting to central Thunder Bay from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
YQT is about 9 miles from central Thunder Bay.
You'll reach the center in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to YQT.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Thunder Bay comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Thunder Bay highlights
Put these leading sights on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Thunder Bay:
Terry Fox Monument: Located around 8 miles northeast of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Albany River Provincial Park: Need another good reason to visit Thunder Bay? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 2 miles west of the city center.
How to get to Neebing from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
The nearby city of Neebing is about 25 miles from YQT. Heading into the center by ride-share or cab will take around 30 minutes.
Traveling from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Shuniah Township
Shuniah Township is another city that's easy to get to from Thunder Bay International Airport. It's about 14 miles away.
Explore more of Canada
There's loads more of Canada begging to be explored. About 180 miles northwest of Thunder Bay, set out for Dryden. On the must-see list? Start with Blue Lake Provincial Park, Aaron Provincial Park and Dryden & District Museum.